Tell us your favorite line from the Declaration of Independence

The Fourth of July is approaching, and every year Morning Edition takes the holiday to reflect on the nation’s founding document — The Declaration of Independence.

What comes to your mind when you think about the Declaration of Independence?

We’re asking our listeners to send us their favorite lines, words or phrases in the Declaration of Independence, and tell us why those lines stick out to you and what significance they hold.

Here’s a list of questions to answer and share with us:

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Fast forward to the present day and Agim is a professional football player with the Denver Broncos who’s giving back to the community he grew up in.

“Let me get a ham,” one recipient said.

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Shreveport Times

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